Duffy, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Duffy is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 3,395 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Canberra CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$445 /wk
Population3,395
Median age39
Area2.8 km²
To CBD31 km
LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population
3,395
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,593 /week
Median personal income
$1,251 /week
Median family income
$3,099 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Unincorporated ACT
Statistical region (SA4)
Australian Capital Territory
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$445 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,476
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Duffy Primary Primary · Government
  • St Jude's Primary Primary · Independent
  • Charles Weston School Primary · Government
  • Canberra Montessori School Combined · Independent
  • Alternative Education Program/Canberra College Special · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Canberra Montessori School Mulley St bus · 1584 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 9 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 106 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 49 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 37.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 97.8% of the 1,385 resolvable premises in Duffy. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 2.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 97.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 104 across Duffy in the year to Q4 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 46 other offences, 25 violent offences, 12 theft.

Figures cover Duffy alone, within the ACT Policing Weston Creek patrol region.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Duffy?

Duffy (ACT 2611) had 3,395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Duffy?

The median advertised rent in Duffy is $445/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Duffy?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Duffy covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Duffy Primary (0.2 km), St Jude's Primary (1.6 km), Charles Weston School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Duffy?

Duffy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Duffy?

Across the surrounding area, 104 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (46), violent (25), theft (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Duffy?

In Duffy, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Duffy?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Duffy centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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